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Questions and Answers
When was Hampton University founded?
When was Hampton University founded?
1868
Who founded Hampton University?
Who founded Hampton University?
Samuel Chapman Armstrong
Who is our most monumental alumni?
Who is our most monumental alumni?
Booker T. Washington
What university is our sister school?
What university is our sister school?
What was the original name of Hampton University?
What was the original name of Hampton University?
Who is our longest standing President?
Who is our longest standing President?
What is the Hampton motto?
What is the Hampton motto?
What do you call someone who attends/attended Hampton?
What do you call someone who attends/attended Hampton?
A party at Holland Hall is a pop out affair.
A party at Holland Hall is a pop out affair.
Which dorm is named after a famous African American?
Which dorm is named after a famous African American?
What Hampton alumni is a well-known comedian?
What Hampton alumni is a well-known comedian?
Which member of The Breakfast Club is a Hampton graduate?
Which member of The Breakfast Club is a Hampton graduate?
Who is the Hampton University mascot?
Who is the Hampton University mascot?
What athletic conference is Hampton University a part of?
What athletic conference is Hampton University a part of?
How many alumni participated in the Track and Field Summer Olympics in 2016?
How many alumni participated in the Track and Field Summer Olympics in 2016?
What Hampton alumnus was the youngest appointed federal court judge?
What Hampton alumnus was the youngest appointed federal court judge?
Who gave the commencement address at the May 2010 graduation ceremony?
Who gave the commencement address at the May 2010 graduation ceremony?
Who was invited to perform at the 2008 Inaugural parade?
Who was invited to perform at the 2008 Inaugural parade?
Which Hampton alumnus played in the NBA for almost 20 years and also coached for 10?
Which Hampton alumnus played in the NBA for almost 20 years and also coached for 10?
The mother of which notable civil rights activist attended Hampton University?
The mother of which notable civil rights activist attended Hampton University?
What are Hampton University's three-class names?
What are Hampton University's three-class names?
All-Freshman at Hampton must experience ____?
All-Freshman at Hampton must experience ____?
Who's the real HU?
Who's the real HU?
What Division 1 athletic team does Hampton have that no other HBCU does?
What Division 1 athletic team does Hampton have that no other HBCU does?
What is the name of the big tree on Hampton University's campus?
What is the name of the big tree on Hampton University's campus?
Study Notes
Hampton University Overview
- Founded in 1868 by Samuel Chapman Armstrong.
- Originally named Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute.
- Motto: "The Standard of Excellence."
Alumni Highlights
- Notable alumni include Booker T. Washington and Wanda Sykes, a well-known comedian.
- Judge Vanessa Gilmore, the youngest appointed federal court judge, is an alumnus.
- Rick Mahorn played in the NBA for nearly 20 years and has a coaching career spanning 10 years.
- The mother of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. attended Hampton University.
Campus Life and Culture
- Students are referred to as "Hamptonian."
- Freshmen must adhere to a curfew.
- Three class names: Onyx, Ogre Phi Orge, and Quintessence.
Athletics and Achievements
- Part of The Big South athletic conference.
- Unique Division 1 athletic team: Men's Lacrosse, exclusive among HBCUs.
- In the 2016 Track and Field Summer Olympics, three alumni participated.
Notable Events
- Barack Obama delivered the commencement address in May 2010.
- The Hampton University Marching Force performed at the 2008 Inaugural parade.
Campus and Symbols
- The university mascot is Petey Pirate.
- W.E.B. Du Bois Hall is named after a prominent African American.
- Emancipation Oak is a significant tree on campus.
Sister School
- Tuskegee University is recognized as Hampton's sister school.
Pop Culture Connections
- DJ Envy from The Breakfast Club is an alumnus.
- A notable social gathering location is Holland Hall, which is not considered a "pop out affair."
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Test your knowledge about Hampton University with this set of flashcards. This quiz covers important facts such as its founding year, founder, notable alumni, and sister school. Ideal for students and history enthusiasts alike.
